Katrina’s POV“You’d have to see for yourself now that we are here don't you think?” He said in more of a question than a statement, his lips tilted to the side.Some of my past trauma came back and I felt the need to shout at him to tell me or find a way to escape in case it was a place I was going to be held prisoner just like Shaun had did.Thankfully before my thoughts couldskyrocket out of control, he hold on my thigh tightened, sharply pulling me back to the present and away from the darkness of my past.“Baby?” He called me unquestioningly, creases appearing on his forehead as he peered at my face. “Are you sure you are okay Katrina?”“I’m fine,” I said for the second time in another white lie. It was certain he hated lies, however there was no way I could explain if he asked me why I wasn't alright and I didn't want to concern him or anyone further. It was my past and darkness to deal with therefore I’d find a way to overcome it completely.“Let me know if you need help Katri
Katrina’s POV“A florist what?” I questioned, my voice and face taken over by the shock I felt. “Shop?”“Yes,” he affirmed, my eyes gradually widening as he went on to reveal with his next words. “Your florist shop Katrina.”“Davos,” I breathed, suddenly overwhelmed, my fingers flying to cover my mouth as my jaw threatened to dislocate from how wide my mouth opened in amazement. “Katrina,” he murmured my name in a calm tone as he smiled and repeated his words. “It's yours Katrina, all yours.”“Eeeek!” A scream tore to my throat and he didn't expect it as I did a sharp turn and charged toward him, jumping on his body, my cheeks hurting from how wide I was smiling and my eyes shining brightly.“You like it?” He questioned in a laugh as he held me in his arms and my legs wrapped around his waist.His hands on my waist held me in place to prevent a fall as I leaned back and spread my arms in the air, laughter and tears escaping me as my heart swelled with happiness and excitement.“I tak
Katrina’s POVThe man went rigid in my arms, his eyes unmoving as only the rise and fall of his chest indicated he hadn't gone dead right there and then.Seconds passed into a minute and I waited but no response so far. His behavior surprised me as well as amused me at the same time. I never expected such a reaction from the cold Alpha King everyone knew him to be.If I was surprised I almost jumped out of my skin when he suddenly released a groan from deep in his chest, the sound a rumble that sent a shiver along my spine and reverberated on the walls.“Davos,” I called his name apprehensively and shook his hand in my hold. “Davos are you g—”My words were cut off as he tugged me towards him with force, our bodies clashing. With the same force he pulled me, he shook his hands from mine, his palms finding my face.I blinked in shock at the hasty movements, a frown lining my brow and I suddenly felt nervous all of a sudden as he remained silent. As I opened my mouth to call out his nam
Katrina’s POVA certain noise made me stir from my slumber, and I clenched my lids tightly closed, not wanting to open my eyes, at least not yet. I was enjoying my sweet slumber as it had been a while I slept around midnight which was undoubtedly early for me.Some might think it was a lie, nonetheless I was speaking the truth. At Shaun’s pack, I was among the last to go to bed and among the first round of people to wake at first rise of the sun, making me get less than 3-4 hours of sleep most of the time.At the castle I had longer hours of sleep which I appreciated, however since Davos and I had began our steamy relationship, I always retired to bed late as a result of our light night discussions or getting tangled under the sheets by submitting ourselves to our desires and the needs of our body and mind.The cause of the noise that threatened to wake me didn't stop, and I frowned, imagining creases on my brow from how deep the frown was. I released the pressure on my bros and decid
Katrina’s POVHis words and heart clenching confession rang through my head in that moment, the unexpectedness of it all provoking my ears to ring and my lids to open and shut in awe.I ended up choking on my meal and to my utmost surprise he chuckled instead of helping me out. I had to take the initiative and grabbed the warm cup of coffee he had poured out for me.Gulping down the liquid in one go, I sent him a glare and I received my third shock of the day when he said to me it was pay back for catching him unawares with my own confession back at the place he had prepared for me to accomplish my florist dream.I couldn't hold in the anger that spurred from surprise as the next thing I knew I was hauling a slice of bread right at his face. He definitely didn't see it coming as he stopped to gawk at me in awe before returning the same energy back at me.Soon it turned into a good fight that ended up messing up the sweet breakfast which was carefully prepared and plaited. In the midst
Katrina’s POV“K’s Florist, what now?” Valencia questioned in an amused tone and brushed her hair away from her face. She let the strands fall freely on her shoulders and back which were covered by a classy chiffon brown blouse which she tucked into skinny jeans, the black belt around her waistline the same shade as her Zara heels.If one didn't know her, you wouldn't believe she had given birth to a healthy baby boy barely eight months ago due to her amazing figure and waistline. “This place is beautiful.”Arianna on the other hand, came to a halt, her lips shut as her gaze shifted from me to the small plants in vases that had been already set up close to the windows.She was dressed in a simple floral dress in a wrap around style at the top part and a free flowing down that accentuated her figure despite it being long to reach her ankles.“Yeah,” Arianna murmured and nodded absentmindedly, the wheels in her brain turning. “I’m trying to figure out what and how.”“I’m still waiting f
Katrina’s POV“Something to tell me?” I repeated the question in a frown as I proceeded into the room at his permission, a bag of steaming pasta and turkey in my hand. He bobbed his head in affirmation as I pulled out the other chair from under his desk with my left hand. The food in my right hand was placed on his desk and I heard him sniff after that, his hands stretching to grab the bag. “What would that be?”“Smells nice,” he hummed as he retrieved the plate of pasta from the bag and brought it to his nose, the word nice bringing up the situation of earlier with the girls.I chuckled and he asked, “Did I do something funny?”“No I just remembered something,” I beamed and gestured to the plate which he dropped on his desk and began to open the seal. “So what do you want to tell me?”“You may have to sit down for this baby,” he suggested, not sparing me a glance as he eyed the food. “It's not a big deal though but I'd like you to get sitted.”“Okay..” I dragged out my response and
Katrina’s POV“Hmmm,” I hummed and gulped at his closeness, trying to avoid his eyes as their intensity started a fire in my veins I wouldn't be able to resist in the next few seconds.“So tell me,” he breathed, his face close enough to rub his nose against mine, his hand brushing the small strands on the side of my face.“Ummm,” I started to say but came up short again.“What’s it gonna be?” He interrogated, his fingers sliding to my jaw and brushing my lips with his. “Give me time to think about it?” I questioned, finally able to speak after about a minute, my nerves, and emotions turning into chaos as his palm dropped lower to my neck.“Okay baby,” he mumbled against my lips and wrapped his hand around my neck, offering it a squeeze that sent shock waves along my body down to my clit. “For now, I want to fuck you.”“Davos,” I breathed as he eyed me, lust swirling in their depths. “Yes baby,” he replied. “You want that don't you?”I nodded, unable to speak once again and that made
Katrina’s POVAs we gathered around the frayed scroll, its mysterious lettering flashing in the faint torchlight, the atmosphere was heavy with suspense. Every time my heart beat, it served as a harsh reminder of how much depended on us. We had arrived to the deserted Lycan ruins, a location lost to time, thanks to the mystery. I felt the old carvings under my fingertips as I moved them over the stone walls. Relics from the past. Back when werewolves and lycans weren't adversaries. When they were one, that is. Shaun was standing next to me, looking over the ruins with amber eyes. "This place gives me a bad feeling." Mira let out a loud sigh. "Whether you like it or not, this is where the puzzle took us. Here is the solution. I looked to a big archway at the far end of the room and nodded. Beyond it, the blackness went on forever. I got a weird feeling that we were closer than ever before, like a weight pressing down on my chest. "We move together," I murmured while holding onto m
Katrina's POVThe air shifted around me, thick like a heavy mist, pulling me under. My body no longer felt like my own. The world faded, the ground dissolving beneath me until I was floating in an endless void. I wasn’t sure how I got here—one moment, I had been gripping the scroll the temple guardian had given me, reading its cryptic words, and the next, everything had gone dark. I took a slow breath, steadying my nerves. This was part of the trial. I had known there would be one. The moment I touched the scroll, I felt something pull at me, dragging me into a place beyond the physical world. But I hadn’t expected it to feel so... real. A soft whisper echoed through the void, a voice both foreign and familiar. "You're not prepared." I spun, searching for the source, but there was only darkness. Then, out of nowhere, a figure stepped forward. My breath caught. It was me. Or rather, it was a version of me—one twisted, darker. Her eyes blazed an unnatural red, her lips twisted
Katrina's POV The icy frost seeped into my bones as the wind howled across the rocky summits. As we ascended more into the mountains, I felt the weight of our mission bearing down on me with each step. The faces of the slain flashed before my eyes, and the remains of the previous fight still troubled me. There was no time to mourn, but we had just about made it out alive. Shaun walked purposefully in front of me, his golden eyes searching the way. The cold air made Mira's breath haze as she walked next to me. We all remained silent. All we could hear were the distant howling of wolves borne by the wind and the crunch of snow under our feet. The temple was near. I sensed it. Legends about a secret temple tucked away in these mountains, unaffected by time or conflict, have persisted for ages. An ancient order of werewolves, warriors pledged to defend a holy weapon—the sole sword that might finally put an end to The Crimson Alpha—were supposed to guard it. However, getting there woul
Katrina’s POV The world continued to rotate. For a minute, I believed I had lost everything as darkness engulfed me. As I pushed myself to walk, I gasped for air in ragged breaths. The air was still heavy enough to choke on with the stench of decaying dead and burning flesh. They had lost the fight. We had had to back off, almost making it out alive. We had been teasing the Crimson Alpha. Now that much was obvious. Beside me, Shaun moaned and clutched his side, his fingers dripping blood. Mira was so tired that her body was shaking and her face looked pallid. We weren't dead, but we were shattered and bruised. Something has to count for that. I took a deep breath and looked around the remains of the former enemy stronghold. It had long ago been wrecked by the battle, and all that was left was eerie quiet and crumbling stone. It was our lone haven of safety and a place to rest before confronting the next nightmare. I had just risen to my feet when I became aware of the wall marks
Katrina's POVThe air was still pulsing with the black energy, dense and oppressive. My limbs shook as I forced myself to get up, my body hurting from the blow. I could still hear the Crimson Alpha's low, mocking voice. "Do you really believe that this will be that simple?" I pumped oxygen into my lungs by clenching my fists. Around me, the battlefield was in flames. It was a sickening, suffocating smell of death, fire, and blood. The zombies weren't stopping, which was the worst part. The enchantment that held them together would not allow them to rest, and they continued to rise. It wasn't normal. False. Shaun landed next to me, gasping for air. His golden eyes were searching the battlefield in despair, his mouth clamped hard. He snarled, "We need to figure out how to stop this." Mira just avoided a zombie warrior's sword before skidding to a halt beside us. "He's getting stronger—that blast." He is consuming them. off their demises. My eyes returned to The Crimson Alpha. His
Katrina’s POVMy bones were cold by the laughter. That voice seemed familiar to me. Heavy, ancient and wrong. The Alpha Crimson. As his enormous figure rose out of the smoke, the flickering firelight created unsettling shadows. His presence was oppressive, and his crimson eyes burned. Mira's face was pallid when she stumbled next to me. "No." Shaun gripped his sword tighter. "He ought not to be present." However, he was. And he wasn't by himself. The earth trembled. Dark energy surged across the air, frigid and inhuman. As the battleground evolved, the wind howled. The first hand then exploded from the earth. decaying. Clawed. alive. I became cold. An additional hand. A corpse emerging from the ground. Then another. And yet another. Until the dead crowded the battlefield. We had lost our fighters. Those who had given their lives for us. They were battling against us now. It felt wrong on the battlefield. The air had become heavy, dense, and strange. It was burr
Katrina’s POVSharp, constant pain throbbed in my ribs, but I made myself sit up. With bodies moving, weapons clashing, and the smell of blood heavy in the air, the battlefield remained a blur. My body was screaming for me to stay down and breathe, but I was unable to do so.With Mira out there, no.She was in charge of a mission that had the power to alter everything, somewhere beyond the mayhem.Shaun squatted next to me, his expression tight. "You ought not to be moving."I cleaned my mouth of blood. "I have no other option."His eyes grew gloomy. "Mira will take care of it."I forced myself to stand up despite the pain in my limbs and let out a sharp exhale. "She must."Because we would all fail if she did.The night was thick with tension and pressed against my skin.Somewhere out there, Mira and her crew were sneaking through the enemy's fortifications, moving like ghosts in the dark. Destroying their supply chains wasn’t just a mission—it was our only chance. If they fa
Katrina's POVThere was chaos on the battlefield. The air was filled with the sound of warriors shouting, bones shattering, and metal clashing. The smell of blood permeated the moist ground under our boots. Everything was going too quickly. I was standing in front of The Crimson Alpha one moment. The next, we were surrounded by war. My troops and his collided. From the woods came the Shadow Cult, their swords harsh and keen, their cloaks moving like liquid shadows. And among it all—Lycans, untamed and unmanageable, destroying everything in their path. Beside me, Shaun was engaged in combat, slaying warriors as they surged at him with his sword, which flashed in the moonlight. Like a ghost, Mira maneuvered between adversaries, striking in unexpected places. Then there was me. I had changed. I felt it in each motion and blow. My strength was unparalleled, and my body was quicker. I was able to sense everything, even the changes in the wind, the movement of the trees, and the blo
Katrina’s POVThick with the smell of rain and worse, the wind howled through the trees.Blood.Smoke.War.My heart was pounding, yet I was standing on the hill with my chest tight and my breathing regulated and calm. His army was spread out over the valley below us like an unstoppable force.The Alpha Crimson.And at last he had shown himself.Shaun was quiet as he stood next to me, his jaw gritted and his blade tightly grasped. Just behind us was Mira, whose fingers were twitching at her sides and whose breathing was irregular. Nobody said anything. Nobody made a move.Since none of us anticipated this.Below, the army was enormous. Thousands. Perhaps more. Lycans. Werewolves. creatures I had never even seen before. Their bodies shifted in the darkness, their luminous eyes flickering in the night. Awaiting. observing.And he stood tall in the middle of them all.The Alpha Crimson.Even from this distance, his presence felt heavy on my chest. His physique was bigger tha